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Brunch will recognize volunteers in the foster care system
Only about one quarter of Middlesex County children in foster care have someone solely dedicated to looking out for their best interests. Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are trained, dedicated volunteers who work on the front lines with the courts, the schools, healthcare providers and social and protective services to make sure each child gets the…
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Children’s yoga program begins May 2
The North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services (DPRCS) is offering a Kids Yoga program on Tuesday evenings from May 2-23 at the North Brunswick Senior Center, 15 Linwood Place. Classes for ages 4-8 is from 5-5:30 p.m., and from 5:30-6:15 p.m. for ages 9-12. Each class is age-appropriate and is quite different…
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Howell vehicle stop yields heroin stash
HOWELL – Three residents of Ocean County were charged with drug offenses following their arrest during a motor vehicle stop in Howell. Police said that at 4 p.m. April 11, Howell Police Department Crime Suppression Unit Capt. Thomas Rizzo, Detective Sgt. Jack Headley, Detective T.J. Hurley, Detective Robert Ortenzi, Detective Ryan Richards, Detective David Gilliland…
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La Tavola to hold painting party May 9
La Tavola Cucina will hold its next painting party at 7 p.m. on May 9 at the restaurant, Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. Pick from canvas, slate or wood to create a masterpiece. The cost is $22. To make a reservation, call 732-406-0172 or the venue directly at 732-238-2111.
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South Brunswick reports positive response to drug addiction program
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – In just more than one month since the South Brunswick Police Department initiated a new program to combat opiate usage, positive results are being reported. “Opiate addiction is a problem affecting the entire country, not just one community. We wanted to give people suffering addiction and their family members quicker access to the…
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Coldwell Banker receives Cartus Broker Network awards
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y., has received three prestigious awards from the Cartus Broker Network for its outstanding performance during the past year: the Platinum, Five Star and Celestial awards. The awards were presented at the 2017 Cartus Broker Network International Conference, held March 13-15, 2017 at the J.W.…
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Summer camp open house set for April 21
Enjoy Explore India will hold an open house for its upcoming summer camp from 6-9 p.m. on April 21 in Room 574 of North Brunswick Township High School, 98 Raider Road, North Brunswick. Organizers will set up a mock camp to give attendees a feel for what camp activities will be like. The Fun Summer Exploratorium…
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Rosario Panzarella earns certification
Rosario Panzarella with RE/MAX PLATINUM has earned the nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource certification. The National Association of Realtors offers the SFR certification to Realtors who want to help both buyers and sellers navigate these complicated transactions, as demand for professional expertise with distressed sales grows. According to a recent NAR survey, nearly…
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Caregiver Canines bring joy through therapy dogs
MILLTOWN — The Caregiver Canines program brings certified therapy dogs and their handlers into the homes of the elderly, disabled, veterans and those with dementia to brighten their days and light up their lives. A network of Caregiver Canines volunteers and their certified therapy dogs — many of which are rescues — are matched with…
